An Early Successional Success!
When you think of a thriving natural landscape, what comes to mind? How does it compare to the protected open space in your own town? You may picture a mature forest with towering trees and a full canopy as far … Continued
Acorns, Acorns Everywhere
Have you been noticing all the acorns everywhere this year? Maybe you’ve heard them pinging off the roof of your car, or, if you’re especially lucky, been bonked by one in the head. Oak trees produce acorns in boom-and-bust cycles, … Continued
It’s a TRAP
You pick up a peculiar scent in the marsh today. Delicious, you muse with interest, and the thought sets your turtle-tummy a-rumbling. Bright yellow dots adorn a smooth carapace, and this pretty turtle shell glides just under the surface of … Continued
New Jr. Conservationist Club Open Now!
Do you know a young person who is wild about wildlife, committed to conservation, and/or zany for zoos? If so, the Junior Conservationist Club could be for them. This spring, Zoo New England is excited to debut a new program … Continued